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Release Date: 19 December, 2000 Retail Price: $24.98 OUR Price: $19.98 You SAVE: $5.00! Cast: Complete Cast (8 total) |
Saving Grace Reviews
British people + marijuana = laughs
"Saving Grace" tells the story of a fairly prim British widow (played by Brenda Blethyn) who, after finding that her irresponsible late husband has left her impoverished, decides to grow marijuana to pay off the debts. Much sneakiness and hilarity results as she enters into a partnership with a transplanted Scotsman to pull the caper off.
"Saving Grace" has its flaws: some of the plot turns are hard to swallow, and the ending sequence feels awkwardly tacked on. But a terrific ensemble cast, led by the wonderful Blethyn, helps make up for any flaws in the script. There is some sparkling dialogue, including a hilarious literary debate on the relative merits of Franz Kafka and Jackie Collins. And one character's pub tirade had me laughing so hard I was literally in tears.
The marijuana-related humor will, I'm sure, not be to everyone's taste. But the film has a good-heartedness and wit that may win over even those with strong "Just say No!" tendencies. Give "Grace" a try.
Can this genre ever fail?
Has anyone ever seen a movie in this genre that has been an out-and-out bad film? I can't, and I've seen quite a few of them. SAVING GRACE was a fun little film. The performers are obviously talented, and the story is captivating enough to hold one's interest. There is a little twist near the end, with the drug dealer, that I didn't see coming. It was a nice change. (Is that the same guy who played Meg Ryan's ex-beau in ADDICTED TO LOVE? Hmm, he looks a lot better in this flick.)
Bottom line: Looking for funny Brits? Rent WAKING NED DEVINE. Looking for quirky Scots? Get LOCAL HERO. Both of those already out? Try SAVING GRACE.
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